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Jim Hawthorne, FRAIDY CAT


Born
1918-11-20
Victor, CO
(William James Hawthorne Jr.)
Died
2007-11-06   (88)
Santa Barbara, CA

Popular radio and TV personality in L.A. during the 1950s. Weatherman on KGMB-TV (Honolulu, HI) in the 1960s, and the original "Checkers" on KGMB-TV's "Checkers & Pogo" children's show.

Acting Credits (4)

Film or Short Title Featuring Role
'FRAIDY CAT (1951) Joe Besser (Solo) Jim Hawthorne
AIM, FIRE, SCOOT (1952) Joe Besser (Solo) Pvt. Hawthorne
HOOK A CROOK (1955) Joe Besser (Solo) Jim Hawthorne
ARMY DAZE (1956) Joe Besser (Solo) Pvt. Hawthorne

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